Shift Mechanical Engineer

£32,000 to £35,000 per year, 32000 - 35000

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

03/04/2026

Equans is looking for a Shift Mechanical Engineer to join our team based at Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH) in Smethwick on a permanent basis.

This is a full-time role working
40.5 hours per week.

This is based on a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, 2 days 7am-7pm and 2 nights 7pm-7am.

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

The Shift Mechanical Engineer will be able to lead in engineering activities and undertake duties as part of a team providing 24/7 onsite cover for the site for which they are trained and competent to do. The working pattern will require the post holder to work both weekends and nights including bank holidays on a rota shift pattern to enable the 24/7 cover to be maintained. Undertake a proactive role in responding to reactive jobs to complete diagnostic, fault finding and repair to complex mechanical systems in accordance with relevant standards and operational procedures and in compliance with legislation and guidance. Respond to BMS alerts and phone calls during nightshift, acting as the initial point of contact.

Assess the nature of the issue, allocate the task to the appropriate team member, and complete the necessary documentation.

Ensure all records are handed over to the Helpdesk team at the start of their shift to support effective service continuity.

Obtain Competent Person status following training and instruction for systems such as specialist ventilation system, complex water systems and medical gas installations.

Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks to services across site on various aspects of the building services in accordance with the PPM programme and personal competence and training.

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• 24 days annual leave (public holidays)
  
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
  
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
  
• Gym membership discounts
  
• Cycle to work scheme
  
• Holiday purchase scheme
  
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
  
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
  
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
  
• Access to our growing employee networks
  
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
  

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• Previously worked within a maintenance environment
  
• Good knowledge and understanding of a range of complex mechanical systems including but not limited to ventilation, pumps, compressors, boilers, medical gases, heating systems, domestic hot and cold-water systems
  
• Post apprenticeship experience within a maintenance environment
  
• Recognised apprenticeship in relevant engineering discipline to City & Guilds level
  
• Previously worked within a healthcare maintenance environment (Desirable)
  
• Previous Competent Person/Authorised Person experience including ventilation and/or pressure systems (Desirable)
  
• This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.
  

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting‑edge energy and digital services.

Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition: At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees.

This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards.

We listen, support, and care for one another.

We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way.

These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress. A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part of our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010. At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported.

We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders.

Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re‑location package with this job role.

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Agency involvement is not required.

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